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Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
4 tests for the ... Cross-arm shoulder ... abduction 3. ... test 4. ... #MSK
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
Signs: painful abduction ... of arm, empty can ... test +ve #Rotator ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... Tear The drop arm ... test evaluates ... unable to keep arms ... video #sports #msk
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... vs. very early infection ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
Diagnosis of HIV Infection ... If you are within ... of possible HIV infection ... There are NO tests ... suppressed the infection
Tuberculin Skin Test Interpretation - Threshold for treatment
Induration cutoff >5mm:
 • Recent exposure to an individual
Tuberculin Skin Test ... for treatment Induration ... kidney disease and are ... drug users Induration ... Tuberculin #SkinTest #TST
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
Piriformis Test ... (FAIR Test - Flexion ... , Adduction, and ... is a positive test ... #physicalexam #msk
Crank Test for Labral Tear of the Shoulder

To perform the Crank Test, fully abduct the shoulder
Crank Test for Labral ... perform the Crank Test ... externally rotate the arm ... Shoulder #Crank #Test ... video #sports #msk
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing Human Papillomavirus Infections and Cervical Cancer Screening for Women with in HIV-AIDS
Recommendations
of mode of HIV infection ... are normal, follow-up ... Pap tests can be ... and HPV test) is ... Episode of HPV Infection
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Test 1: Baseline ... AM Cortisol - ... OCPs, pregnancy) Test ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm